elevation
Example Sentences
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The athletes climb approximately 230 feet in elevation on the ascent portion of the race — about 2½ times the elevation gain of “Heartbreak Hill” in the Boston Marathon.
From Los Angeles Times
“So these loops are elevation lines. A topo map shows the contours of the land, from the highest mountain peak to the lowest valley. Think of it as 3D on a 2D piece of paper.”
From Literature
There are also yellow warnings for snow in north-east Scotland for Tuesday and Wednesday with 10-20cm forecast above 200m elevation and several centimetres at lower elevations, bringing the threat of some localised disruption.
From BBC
The turnover has led to rapid elevations for some commanders who are less experienced and are likely to be preoccupied with stabilizing morale and enforcing loyalty across the rank and file.
The result is a snowpack far smaller than average for this time of year in most parts of the mountains, especially at lower elevations.
From Los Angeles Times
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